MRI spots hidden breast cancers in women with nipple discharge
NCT ID NCT02819362
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether an MRI can detect breast cancer in women who have abnormal nipple discharge but normal mammograms and ultrasounds. 70 women with single-pore, non-milky, non-green discharge were given an MRI. The goal was to see how often a normal MRI meant no cancer was present. The results could help avoid unnecessary surgeries.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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70 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2014
- Finished
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Dec 2016
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Patients with pathological nipple discharge
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Single pore nipple discharge neither green nor milky. 2. Mammography (at least 2 shots, +/- centred on retro-areal) normal. 3. Initial ultrasound: normal. 4. Age over 18 years 5. Female 6. Patient affiliated to the social security scheme. 7. Patient information and informed consent signed and dated Exclusion Criteria: Physiological milky or green discharge
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institut Bergonié
Bordeaux, 33076, France
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